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The Wooden Canal Boat Society Limited

Also known as: Wooden Canal Boat Society Limited

Helping people experiencing loneliness and social exclusion by providing volunteering and employment opportunities through the preservation of historic wooden canal boats, boat recycling trips and a charity shop. Offering wellbeing breaks for disadvantaged people and those with depression or mental illness. Preserving traditional boat building skills and the heritage surrounding these boats.

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Activities & Mission

Helping people experiencing loneliness and social exclusion by providing volunteering and employment opportunities through the preservation of historic wooden canal boats, boat recycling trips and a charity shop. Offering wellbeing breaks for disadvantaged people and those with depression or mental illness. Preserving traditional boat building skills and the heritage surrounding these boats.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£49,980
Latest Expenditure
£59,948

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 119.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 119.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£49,980
£59,9480 / 20
2023
£77,142
£66,0500 / 20
2022
£68,281
£65,4460 / 25
2021
£77,403
£19,1760 / 12
2020
£51,534
£12,1250 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Wooden Canal Boat Society Limited

What does The Wooden Canal Boat Society Limited do?

Helping people experiencing loneliness and social exclusion by providing volunteering and employment opportunities through the preservation of historic wooden canal boats, boat recycling trips and a charity shop. Offering wellbeing breaks for disadvantaged people and those with depression or mental illness. Preserving traditional boat building skills and the heritage surrounding these boats.

How much income did The Wooden Canal Boat Society Limited report in 2024?

The Wooden Canal Boat Society Limited reported total income of £50k and reported expenditure of £60k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Wooden Canal Boat Society Limited registered as a charity?

The Wooden Canal Boat Society Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 May 1998 as charity number 1069820. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs The Wooden Canal Boat Society Limited?

The Wooden Canal Boat Society Limited is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Wooden Canal Boat Society Limited operate?

The Wooden Canal Boat Society Limited operates across 10 areas, including Bolton, Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Wooden Canal Boat Society Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Wooden Canal Boat Society Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1069820.

Details

Address
173 Stamford Street Central
Ashton under Lyne
Greater Manchester
OL6 7PS
Website
wcbs.org.uk
Registration Date
30 May 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3104856
Charity Number
1069820

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Trustees

Alistair James Leaman
Elizabeth Stanford
Also governs 1 other charity
Helen Julia Sherry
Lee Thompson

Also Known As

  • Wooden Canal Boat Society Limited

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